HEALTH & SAFETY SPECIALIST – FIXED TERM (9–12 MONTHS)

Location: Home-Based with Regional Travel (Cornwall, Devon, Avon, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Worcestershire, Staffordshire)
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours/week
Salary: £40,000 - £43,000 per annum (pro rata) + Car & Home Working Allowance

THE ROLE

We’re seeking a skilled Health & Safety Specialist to join on a 9–12 month fixed-term basis, supporting services across the West region. You’ll play a key role in maintaining compliance, promoting a positive safety culture, and conducting fire risk assessments in care and supported housing settings. Reporting to the Head of Health, Safety and Risk, this is a home-based role with regional travel.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct Type 1 & 2 Fire Risk Assessments in care and supported living settings.
• Lead on incident management, investigations, RIDDOR reporting, and corrective actions.
• Deliver expert advice to operational teams on H&S and fire safety compliance.
• Complete audits, inspections, and risk assessments to monitor safety performance.
• Liaise with regulators and follow up on remedial actions.
• Support policy development and report on KPIs, trends, and risk insights.